need some (or any) advice on colored pencils

Scott

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Apr 5, 2000, 3:00:00 AM4/5/00

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Hi all!

I've been drawing for a long time but I never can get those colored pencils
to work right. They always seem to come out too waxy looking or not bright
enough, also I tend to have a difficult time shading with them (where a
regular drawing pencil I have no problem with). I would really like to get
colored lead for those mechanical pencils since I'm better with those, but
so far I've only been able to find red, blue, and black. Do any of you know
of a really good colored pencil that isn't waxy or where I can possibly
purchase some colored refills for my mechanical pencils? I'm not sure if
this is the right NG to be posting this or not but I thought if nothing else
someone may have an idea where I can get some helpful hints. Anyhow, thanks
for your time and help.

Scott

scha...@one.net

Avi Katz

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Apr 6, 2000, 3:00:00 AM4/6/00

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Though in the last couple of years I have moved mostly to digital painting,
I got a lot of mileage out of colored pencils for years. I recommend
Prismalo or Durer water-based pencils, which you can use straight or smooth
with a water-color brush. Of course the paper is important, for finished
artwork you need a rough or semi-rough paper with a good tooth. Experiment
with a few kinds of art paper to see which suits your style and subject.

There are many different approaches to colored pencil which give a broad
range of looks.

For rich deep coloring, try building as much color as you can, with a
scribbling rather than a hatching movement,, then applying a strong fixative
(light spray first, allow it to dry, then a heavy coat) and then adding more
color. Also try colored paper, or paper toned with water color or airbrush.

The important thing is to experiment and find the approach that suits you.

Have fun!

Avi Katz

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Betty Cunningham

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Apr 6, 2000, 3:00:00 AM4/6/00

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you can also use the prismacolor blender marker to smudge and soften the
belnding of prismacolor pencils. Another brand to look into is Aquarelle
which is water-based and can be gone back over with a brush and water to
also blend the edges.

I would recomend looking on the net for the work of MARK FERRARI who
does book covers and illustrations and such exclusively in colored
pencil.

-Betty Cunningham

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Flying Goat Graphics
http://www.flyinggoat.com
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Scott

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Apr 7, 2000, 3:00:00 AM4/7/00

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Thanks all for your advice and helpful tips I really appreciate it.

Scott

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moe

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Apr 8, 2000, 3:00:00 AM4/8/00

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Would you and could you post a url of the artist Mark Ferrari?

Thanks, WaxMan...

Avi Katz

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Apr 8, 2000, 3:00:00 AM4/8/00

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This is a series I did before I got computerized.

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Studios/5191/aliens1.htm

The technique is Prismalo colored pencils over a base of water color, with
touches of airbrush.

Betty Cunningham

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Apr 8, 2000, 3:00:00 AM4/8/00

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http://www.markferrari.com/

> > > visit my gallery
> > > http;//www.avikatz.com
> >

moe

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Apr 9, 2000, 3:00:00 AM4/9/00

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Thank you Betty, I really enjoyed Mark Ferrari's art.

I like your work as well. The human like dinno's are great.

WaxMan...